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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Trio of rescued guinea pigs looking for forever home

Three male guinea pigs are looking for their forever home after they were rescued from a multi-guinea pig household in Middlesex. Yam, Parsnip and Shallot are looking for a home together and would like to be outdoor piggies with a big hutch and access to a run for them to...
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Music track developed to get dogs more excited for exercise

Pet behaviourists and musicians have developed a pre-workout track for dogs deigned to stimulate them prior to exercise. The track was commissioned by pet insurer MORE TH>N together with pet technology company PitPat, and was created in line with existing academic research around the different types of music and sounds...
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Neutering event aims to tackle cat overpopulation crisis in Sheffield

The RSPCA are tackling the cat overpopulation in Sheffield by running a neutering event to urge cat owners to prevent unwanted litters and get their pets sprayed for free. A scheme which has neutered more than 800 cats in an effort to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis is holing a...
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PDSA are raising awareness for misunderstood bunnies

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the welfare of rabbits, thought to be the most misunderstood of all UK pets. The 2018 PDSA Wellbeing (PAW) Report found that there are 540,000 rabbits (54%) living alone, despite being incredibly social animals. Rabbits are often in hutches which are far too...
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A report by Tails.com looks into whether food allergies in dogs...

Food allergies and intolerances in dogs are massively on the rise, according to a new report from data from tails.com. The data compiled by tailor-made nutrition service, tails.com, reveals that there has been a staggering increase (75%) in requests from owners for hypoallergenic food blends since 2016, as well as...
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Blue Cross ask people to put their best foot forward for...

This August, national pet charity, Blue Cross are asking pet owners to put their best foot forward and go the extra-mile to raise money for poorly and homeless pets. The month-long ‘Steps for Pets’ event is challenging UK pet lovers and fitness fiends to take extra steps each day to...
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Rescue dog lands on his paws after being adopted by a...

A rescue dog who needed a life-saving operation has landed himself a new home with the vet who saved him, thanks to the RSPCA. German Shepherd crossbreed Alfie was brought into the RSPCA’s care for rehoming in October 2017 after a change in his owner’s circumstances, but inspector Anthony Joynes...
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Fish4Dogs launch two new tasty treats for canine companions

Fish4Dogs has launched two new tasty treats that are healthy and low in calories. The two new treats, salmon cookies and redfish & lavender crunchers are grain-free, contain no artificial preservatives or colourings and are a great alternative treat for your pooch. The tasty treats are the ideal, ‘guilt-free’ – too...
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Dogs Trust manager celebrates 30 years finding new homes for dogs

Dogs Trust Newbury is celebrating an Assistant Manager who has been helping dogs to find new home for 30 years. Assistant Manager, Jenny Hopkins started working for the charity in 1988 as a Canine Carer but quickly progressed to Assistant Manager, back in the day when there were only four...
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RSPCA warns cat owners to keep windows closed during warm weather

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to keep their windows closed as the charity hears increasing reports of cats falling from windows. The RSPCA Herts East Branch had reports of three cats falling from windows in the space of 24 hours last week. The animal charity also recently investigated the deaths...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...